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Mud to Music: Clay Rattle Making

Musical instruments have helped us communicate and express ourselves since the beginning of human culture. Learning about the musical instruments of the ancient Americas and building and playing our own instruments helps us to awaken the memory of our connection to nature, cultivate presence through the working with clay, and experience joy through sound and music-making. In this hands-on workshop we will learn about musical instruments that have been made across Central and South America for thousands of years and learn to build our own working clay flutes.

Breath-Body-Sound

Dive into an immersive experience via grounding the body through art, sound, meditation, and more. The flow of this workshop provides focus and calm to the participants, so they walk away with tangible techniques to better their mental health. The program is circular: breath (meditation), mandala-making (art), then group reflection on the process of making the art and its emotional effects. Jeanne Marie will then lead her sound session, and another art-making experience will stem from the effects of the sound on participants, followed by a group discussion and closing breath.

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Intro to Contact Improvisation

Explore the fundamentals of Contact Improvisation, an open-ended form of dance that embraces the kinesthetic possibilities of bodies moving through contact. In this collaboration between two expert movement practitioners, build skills through exploring principles of weight sharing, embodied listening, and collaborative movement. Each class focuses on a particular skill or principle and moves into a guided practice. While each class in the series builds as a cumulative experience, classes can also be registered for as individual sessions. All levels of experience are welcome.

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Shake Out Your Sillies

Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch!

Hear Your Song

Are you a “sing in the shower” newbie seeking the confidence to perform a special song for a special someone? Are you an experienced performer looking to take your artistry to the next level? Or are you somewhere in-between looking to expand your repertoire, hone your craft, and/or increase your comfort zone? Regardless of where you are on your cabaret journey, this program is for you! While other vocal genres reveal a performer’s relationship with their voice, cabaret reveals a performer’s relationship with their heart and soul. Consequently, cabaret welcomes, embraces, and celebrates anyone with the desire to express themselves through performance. Register now to ensure your song is heard! 

Mending with Style: A Maker’s Workshop

Learn the basics of hand sewing in this workshops by multidisciplinary teaching artist Jesse Lentzwiler! Learn three basic hand sewing skills to mend things in your life. We will also explore a few decorative embroidery techniques that can be incorporated into your new sewing skills!

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Singing Storytime in Spanish/Cantando aprendo Español

Cantando aprendo Español gives parents and caregivers fun and easy ideas in Spanish of things they can do with their children that encourage interaction and early literacy in this new language. The more they sing, the more they learn, and the more parents and caregivers feel comfortable with this new language!

A Rose By Any Other Name: Valentine’s Workshop

Roses are red and they are so much more than meets the eye. Learn all about about roses, to include history, healing powers, and how to use rose in culinary delights. Join herbalist Bettina Perry, of Charmington Holistics, for a hands-on full-sensory learning and tasting experience with rose at the center. Immerse yourself in the aroma and taste of rose by making rose sugar from scratch, then bring your magic sugar home and create something delectable with it! This workshop is perfect for you and a special someone to continue the romance all weekend long.

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Shake Out Your Sillies

Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch!

SOLD OUT! Dance Like a Burlesque Diva w/ GiGi Holliday

Learn the art of commanding the stage and owning it like a true diva. This class is designed to teach you the essential elements that elevate a burlesque performance, combining charisma, confidence, and attitude to leave a lasting impression on your audience. In this class, you'll be guided through a 2-4 minute routine that covers aspects of a burlesque star performance. From learning choreography that complements your style to mastering the art of costume removal with flair, you'll acquire the skills and stage presence to captivate any audience.

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In

Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-in class is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! Come make a mess at our house!

Burlesque Hosting Basics w/ Fancy Feast

Nothing compères to you. This class is all about the nitty-gritty of emceeing burlesque, including activities for generating material, best practices for a seamless show, and how to navigate trickier situations that may arise.

Bears All The Way Down: A Maker’s Workshop

Learn to create your own little friend! Draft a pattern, cut the fabric, pin it together, then combine hand sewing skills with machine stitching to complete your new bear! Previous sewing skills not required. Jesse Lentzwiler of “Peanutbutter and Jesse” will provide fabric, but bringing your own special fabric (or old clothes!) is encouraged.

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Singing Storytime in Spanish/Cantando aprendo Español

Cantando aprendo Español gives parents and caregivers fun and easy ideas in Spanish of things they can do with their children that encourage interaction and early literacy in this new language. The more they sing, the more they learn, and the more parents and caregivers feel comfortable with this new language!

Recurring

Shake Out Your Sillies

Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch!

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In

Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-in class is great for younger kids and families! Join us in the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current exhibitions! Come make a mess at our house!

Make a Puppet!

Work with others to make a puppet show in three hours! Black Cherry Puppeteer, Michael Lamason will lead participants through the process of developing a simple script, planning the show, making puppets and sets, as well as rehearsing and performing a simple puppet show. While this workshop is geared toward teens and adults, teachers will also gain skills to use in their classroom.

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